Peoria Heights · First-Time Buyers
First-Time Home Buyers in Peoria Heights
Your first home, explained step by step, with every cost laid out before you commit.
First-time home buyers in Peoria Heights: what you get
If you're one of the first-time home buyers in Peoria Heights wondering where to start, start with a conversation. No obligation, and no question is too basic.
A first home costs more than the price. We'll go over the down payment, closing costs, insurance and Illinois property taxes before you fall for a house.
Why Peoria Heights buyers work with me
I'm Shannan Werckle, a Broker-REALTOR® with eXp Realty and the name behind Greater Peoria Living. Peoria Heights is one of the places I work most, right next to Peoria's north side.
I'll introduce you to lenders I trust so your pre-approval is solid, and point out tax exemptions you may be able to apply for once you own the home. Always confirm with your county assessor.
Prospect Road runs through Peoria Heights with boutique restaurants, coffee shops, galleries and local shops, and downtown is the area's summer nightlife spot.
How it works in Peoria Heights
- What you want, and what you can comfortably spend
- Every cost of a first home, laid out up front
- Touring homes with someone who tells you what the listing leaves out
- Offer options side by side
- A short video when you're under contract, then milestone updates to closing
For the full picture, see how I help buyers, or read more about first-time home buyers in Greater Peoria. You can also see the Peoria Heights overview or compare First-Time Buyers in Peoria, First-Time Buyers in Germantown Hills, First-Time Buyers in Dunlap. When you're ready, tell me about your plans or call (309) 740-0990.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do first-time buyers start?
With a conversation about what you want and what you can comfortably spend, then a pre-approval from a lender. I'll introduce you to lenders I trust.
What are homes like in Peoria Heights?
Most are older homes with character, many 80 to 120 years old: craftsman bungalows, brick colonials, Tudors and mid-century ranches.
Peoria Heights
What first-time buyers looks like in Peoria Heights
A village on the bluffs, with Grandview Drive and the Prospect Road shops.
- The homes
- Craftsman bungalows, brick colonials, Tudors and mid-century ranches on tree-lined streets, many 80 to 120 years old, with original woodwork and real front porches.
- What stands out
- Older homes with character and some walkability, rather than a newer subdivision.
- Getting around
- Prospect Road is the main road through the village, lined with higher-end, boutique restaurants, coffee shops, galleries and local shops. Some parts are walkable; most errands still mean driving.
- Nearby
- Grandview Drive, right off Prospect Road, with its views over the Illinois River valley. Downtown Peoria Heights is the area's hot spot for nightlife, especially in summer. Tower Park's 200-foot water tower has three observation decks (village site: only one of its kind in the U.S.; built 1968, renovated 2003; seasonal).
The method
How I do it in Peoria Heights
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Ready to make your move with Shannan?